inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən 
Examples of inflammation in a Sentence
The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
inflammations of the throat and ears
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His lab discovered how specific immune system molecules can trigger dangerous inflammation and fuel conditions such as allergic asthma and atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
His stint in the AFL last fall was cut short by elbow inflammation.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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That put significant pressure on her left side, so the teeth were severely damaged, with notable inflammation.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
His stint in the AFL last fall was cut short by elbow inflammation.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
The Scalp Strengthening Ampoule Tonic is a clear example of that approach, focusing on supporting the skin barrier and calming inflammation, which is key for long-term scalp health.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
That put significant pressure on her left side, so the teeth were severely damaged, with notable inflammation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed
2
: a bodily response to injury in which heat, redness, pain, swelling, and more than the usual amount of blood are present in the area affected
Medical Definition
inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
: a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, pain, swelling, and often loss of function and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
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